In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

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House vote: H.R. 2615 // November 13, 2018Needed two-thirds to concur

Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act

Sponsor: Steven Palazzo (R-MS)

Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act (Sec. 161 acres located in the county (the nonfederal land). The values of the parcels to be exchanged shall be determined by an independent appraiser in accordance with nationally recognized appraisal standards.

Public Lands and Natural Resources Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

375 votes, representing 218,059,439 people86.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

1 vote, representing 569,489 people0.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 13.7% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon37586.1%
NayLost10.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken013.7%